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Thompson’s tip: Creep mat temperature control is crucial

Many pig producers have replaced creep lamps with heat mats. Problems with overlying have been seen where these are set too hot and piglets choose not to lie on the mats, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.

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Environmental control in the growing phase (II): Environmental needs

In order to try to control the environment, it is important: - Be able to evaluate it. - Be familiar with the needs of different types of animals. - Implement corrective measures to adapt to those needs.

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Comparison of ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from fattening pigs kept either on partially slatted floor in cold conditions or on fully slatted floor in thermoneutral conditions

Continuous measurements of ammonia and greenhouse gas were achieved on exhaust air from two fattening rooms differing by the type of floor (totally slatted vs partially slatted floor) and the ambient temperature. Temperature was regulated at 18°C in the room with partially slatted floor (room CP18) and 24°C in the room with fully slatted floor (CI24).

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Environmental control in the growing phase (I): Checking the environment

Man is possibly the only animal capable of living in practically all places in the world, regardless of the climate. This is due to his capacity to construct buildings to isolate himself from the climate however extreme it may be, maintaining an environment which allows him to survive. As domestic animals live together with man, they have to take advantage indirectly of this capacity.

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Control: prevention and treatment

Basic preventative measures of management should be included in the control of the disease, such as adequate temperature control of the barns, a complete all-in all-out hygiene and disinfection, and the avoidance of any mixing of animals from distinct sanitary origins.

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Thompson’s tip: Autumn airflow

Temperatures are already dropping sharply at night so pig producers should make sure all flaps and fans in their buildings are working properly and that doors are closed at night.

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Dimension and design of the weaner unit

Danish trials indicate that pen shape should be rectangular with a 2:1 length:width ratio, which accommodates activities such as resting, eating, defecating as well as social activities.

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Data loggers fitted as standard on ARM buildings

Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings is now fitting data loggers as standard to its new pig buildings. These will enable the buildings’ performance to be independently monitored.

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Troubleshooting the environment

The most important way of examining the conditions of a building is using ones senses, since these might tell you immediately, whether an environmental problem is present.

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The importance of the first hours of life

Piglets are born with very limited energy reserves: compared to other newborn mammals, they have much less energy stored per kg liveweight.

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Effects of dietary protein concentration and amino acid supplementation on the feeding behavior of multiparous lactating sows in a tropical humid climate

Reducing the dietary crude protein content may stimulate feed intake in high temperature and humidity conditions

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Seasonal Infertility in Swine

In natural conditions, there are seasonal fluctuations of availability of food and the earliness or delay in the onset of breeding is related to food levels.

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The effects of dietary chromium (III) picolinate on growth performance, blood measurements, and respiratory rate in pigs kept in high and low ambient temperature

Dietary chromium supplementation do not reduce the negative impact of the thermal stress

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Feeding of lactating sows

The sow’s intake is affected by the interaction of different factors, not just nutritional but also those connected with the animal, handling or system of production.

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Thompson’s tip: Spring ventilation check-up

As we head towards the middle of spring, pig producers should review their ventilation systems advises Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.

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Biosecurity II. Biosecurity measures based on the epidemiology of individual infections

Pathogens which are highly infectious and only require small doses to establish infection in susceptible pigs and/or those which are able to survive environmentally for relatively long periods can be spread from farm to farm as fomites